Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 20 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX210 IS scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SZ-31MR iHS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.